Mission Blue Center

Mission Blue Center

The Mission Blue Center is located at 475 Mission Blue Dr. This stunning facility offers panoramic views of San Bruno Mountain and the San Francisco Bay, seating for up to two hundred and a truly elegant ambiance. If you or your organization are interested in using Mission Blue Center for your next meeting, party, or private event, please contact the Brisbane Parks & Recreation Department at BrisbaneRec@brisbaneca.org or (415) 508-2140.

The Mission Blue Center is open for tours and site visits every Wednesday from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. No reservations required.  Thank you to Ken Walker for the following video tour:

Rates & Reservation Request Information 

​*Please refer to this webpage for the most up-to-date rental rates.Those listed elsewhere may not be accurate.*

Refundable Deposit: $500 (due at time of reservation)

Non-refundable Alcohol Surcharge (>100 people): $100

Entire Facility (>100 people)

  • Monday-Thursday -  $280/hour Brisbane Residents | $408/hour Non-Residents
  • Friday-Sunday -  $350/hour Brisbane Residents | $516/hour Non-Residents

Half Facility (<100 people)

  • Monday-Thursday -  $181/hour Brisbane Residents | $276/hour Non-Residents
  • Friday-Sunday -  $226/hour Brisbane Residents | $337/hour Non-Residents

Reservation Rules & Regulations:

  • The City of Brisbane reserves the right to reschedule, relocate, or deny a request previously approved in the event of an emergency, or if the facility is needed for City use or maintenance. The applicant will be given as much advance notice as possible in this instance.

  • Applicant must be on site and available at all times during event.

  • Completion of a reservation request does not guarantee a reservation. Please allow 1 week for review/processing. Invitations should not be sent out until permit and receipt are received.

  • Hours requested must include your event set-up and clean-up time, as well as drop-off and pick-up. Individuals associated with the event will not be allowed in the facility before the start time noted on the application. All individuals associated with the event must vacate the facility by the contracted end time.

  • Delivery of supplies or equipment will not be accepted in the facility prior to the indicated start time for the rental.

  • If the event goes beyond the scheduled hours stated on the contract, you will incur additional charges at 1.5 times the hourly rate.

Cancellations/Changes:

  • If the nature of the event or number of participants changes, the Department must be notified at least one week prior to scheduled use. If necessary, additional fees/deposits will be charged according to applicable rates. The Department reserves the right to deny any requested changes.
  • If cancellation of rental is necessary, the Department must be notified at least thirty (30) days in advance of the scheduled use. Rental fees will be refunded along with 50% of the security deposit. If less than thirty (30) days’ notice is given, all rental fees and security deposit will be forfeited.

Alcohol:

  • Alcohol sales must be approved by the Parks & Recreation Department. The facility user, at their expense, must obtain a permit from the Alcohol Beverage Control Office. A copy of the permit must be received by the Parks & Recreation Department at least fifteen (15) working days in advance of the event.

General Policies:

  • Facility users may not charge a registration fee, admission fee, or entrance fee of any kind. No solicitations or sales presentations may be made on City property. Permission to hold a fundraiser is limited to non- profit organizations at the discretion of the Parks and Recreation Department.

  • Applicant is responsible for checking in with the facility staff within the first thirty (30) minutes of permit start time to complete a pre-event walkthrough. Applicant must also check out with facility staff fifteen (15) minutes prior to end of reserved time to conduct a post-event walk through.

  • No storage is permitted either before or after the event.

  • Staff is not authorized to sign for deliveries.

  • Children must be supervised at all times.

  • All areas should be left clean so that the facility is restored to pre-event condition. Trash must be placed in trash receptacles, and excess trash must be taken with you or risk forfeiture of your deposit.

  • The City is not responsible for lost, forgotten, or stolen items.

Rental Oversight: 

  • An attendant will be on duty at all times and is responsible for the general conduct in the building and enforcement of the rules governing the facility.

  • Failure to observe any rules, regulations, or ordinance of the City of Brisbane or improper conduct will result in the revocation of the rental.

  • Fights, vandalism, or unacceptable behavior during a rental shall cause an immediate cancellation of the rental with no refund of fees or deposit.

  • If the attendance exceeds approved amount on the contract, this may be an immediate cause for cancellation without refund of fees or deposit. 

  • If incomplete or incorrect information is given on the rental contract (i.e. contract information, resident status, nature of the event, expected attendance, unauthorized use of alcohol) the Department may immediately cancel the rental without refund of fees or deposit.

Liability Insurance:

  • The event sponsor shall indemnify and defend the City against any claims, liabilities, costs or expenses, including attorney’s fees, for any injury or damage to persons or property resulting from use of the facility by the permit holder. The City requires proof of liability insurance coverage listing the City and its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insured at a City approved limit of coverage as evidenced by the issuance of a certificate of insurance. Please provide a certificate of insurance naming the City of Brisbane as additional insured, (not the name of the facility). The date and location of your event must also be included on the certificate. A copy of the certificate of insurance must be submitted at least fifteen (15) working days in advance of the event. The sponsor of any event will be required to provide liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.

    Private liability coverage may be obtained through online one day event insurance providers or through the renter's personal insurance carrier. Please contact us for any questions.

Prohibited Items:

  • The following items are not allowed and violations may result in forfeiture of the deposit: Nails, tacks, pins, staples, scotch tape, or any other items that may damage walls/ceilings. Painter’s tape may be used. Dry ice, birdseed, glitter and confetti are prohibited both inside and outside.

  • Smoke machines and fog machines are prohibited.

  • Open flames of any kind are not permitted.

  • All decorations must be removed after event.

  • Smoking is prohibited at all City buildings and public properties.

Click any thumbnail image to view a slideshow

Back Patio
Wedding Photo
Purple Flowers at Mission Blue
Event set up
Event set up
Mission Blue floorplan